This afternoon, the Dept of Public Works announced that the repairs to the trash pit have been completed. Read the full article → from Transfer Station trash pit is repaired
Transfer Station trash pit is repaired
Government
Reminder: Transfer Station isn’t business as usual this week (Updated)
The Trash Pit is temporarily closed for repairs, but the station is still open for regular hours, including to dump most trash.
The Town is giving advance notice of work that will temporarily impact normal operations at the Transfer Station in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Reminder: Transfer Station isn’t business as usual this week (Updated)
How did Southborough vote?
Here’s my look at how our town weighed in. One factor that’s worth highlighting is the difference between early voting and Super Tuesday results. Read the full article → from How did Southborough vote?
Planning Board hitting pause on MBTA Zoning due to non-compliant map
Last night, the board discussed the need to reevaluate the area near the train station and possibly lobby the state for leeway or an extension.
Last night, the Planning Board voted not to bring the MBTA Communities zoning Article to Annual Town Meeting this month. The board will instead pursue changes for a Special Town Meeting in the fall. Read the full article → from Planning Board hitting pause on MBTA Zoning due to non-compliant map
Super Tuesday in Southborough: Primary details
The “Super Tuesday” Presidential Primary is tomorrow, March 5th. Here’s a reminder about what you need to know about voting in Southborough and the races on the ballots. Read the full article → from Super Tuesday in Southborough: Primary details
The week in government
Planning Board MBTA zoning hearing; Select Board on final Town Meeting Warrant; Conservation Commission; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Residents still needed to help study future use of South Union Building
The 21 Highland Future Use Committee is still lacking quorum and has no members from the neighborhood, or an at-large member
There are still vacancies (and a lack of quorum) on the 21 Highland Future Use Committee. The committee is still seeking neighbors who live within a half mile, plus an at-large member. Read the full article → from Residents still needed to help study future use of South Union Building
Town seeking volunteer to be Community Garden Coordinator
Apply by March 15th
The Conservation Commission is seeking a volunteer to be the Community Garden Coordinator. Read the full article → from Town seeking volunteer to be Community Garden Coordinator
The week in government
Planning Board MBTA Zoning Hearing; Select Board Town Meeting Articles and Right of First Refusal on Northboro Rd parcels; Regional School Committee; and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Early Voting opens Saturday (Updated)
Voting in the Presidential Primary opens on February 24th
This Saturday, February 24th, is the first day that Southborough voters can vote in-person for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Read the full article → from Early Voting opens Saturday (Updated)
Complete the 2024 Town survey by March 8th
Info collected from residents will help inform officials and voters for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting
The Town is requesting that residents participate in the annual survey.* Topics cover quality of life, departments and resources, and priorities for what you would like to see officials focus on.
This year, the survey also includes feedback on two issues that Town officials anticipate being topics at the Annual Town Meeting on March 23rd — MBTA Communities Zoning** and Dispatch staffing models. To help them prepare, and to inform other budget discussions, residents are asked to take part in time for them to compile results. Read the full article → from Complete the 2024 Town survey by March 8th
Planning Board hearings on zoning changes – Monday (Updated)
Look for changes to MBTA zoning draft bylaw language and one of the three maps for the initiative headed to Annual Town Meeting a month from today. Plus, hearings are already open on two smaller zoning changes on the Warrant.
On Monday night, the Planning Board will open its hearing on the proposed zoning bylaw for “MBTA Communities Multi-family Overlay District” (MCMOD). The hope is to gain public support, or make any revisions necessary to do that, prior to Annual Town Meeting on March 23rd. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings on zoning changes – Monday (Updated)
Southborough Democratic Caucus – Feb 29 (Updated)
Southborough Democrats are invited to attend the the party’s virtual caucus a week from today to help elect delegates to the state convention. Read the full article → from Southborough Democratic Caucus – Feb 29 (Updated)
’24 Winter Sow program – 2nd Round
Register now for seed pickup and/or Workshop on Sunday.
If you’d like to have plants in your yard and around the community this summer that support native pollinators, sign up now to sow the seeds this winter to make that happen. Read the full article → from ’24 Winter Sow program – 2nd Round